Manual of Basmati Rice

Basmati Rice is accepted as the best scented, longest and slenderest rice in the world and the Indian subcontinent continues to be its homeland. Both India and Pakistan have a monopoly over its production and marketing in the world markets. Presently, both these countries together export around five and a half lakh tonnes of good quality Basmati Rice. Much work has been reported on the agricultural improvements made in the quality and yield of Basmati paddy and grains. In respect of post-harvest technology, storage and preservation of this money spinner, less work has been brought to the notice of those directly connected with the above aspects viz. processing, warehousing, quality inspection etc. This book shall fulfill aforesaid needs of the above personnel. The author has made a deep inside study of Basmati Rice Industry during his tenure as head of several Regional Agmark Laboratories located in the North Western India, the home of Basmati production and was directly responsible for analysis of Basmati Rice meant for export. This book will be of immense use and utility to the persons associated with this field.